November 12 is the Feast of St. Agostina Pietrantoni. See her inspiring story in this new presentation.
Establishment of the Sisters of Charity Federation, Oct. 27, 1947
To celebrate the anniversary of the establishment of the Sisters of Charity Federation in the Vincentian and Setonian Tradition, we highlight our collection of resources related to the Sisters.
Vincentian Prayers
Browse our collection of prayers written for Vincentians.
Resources for International Eradicate Poverty Day: October 17
October 17 is the United Nations International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. Click here for more information, to see video stories of people around the world who are overcoming poverty, and to see how you can get involved.
Beatification of Vincentian Family Martyrs of the Spanish Civil War
On October 13, Pope Francis will beatify 27 Daughters of Charity and one of their lay collaborators, and 11 Priests and 3 Brothers of the Congregation of the Mission, who were martyred during the Spanish Civil War (1936-39). Read about the Daughters of Charity, see their names and faces, and watch a YouTube video produced by Sister Angeles Infante. For a presentation of the CMs’ bios, and a YouTube video, click here.
Beatification of Daughters of Charity of the Spanish Civil War
On October 13, Pope Francis will beatify 27 Daughters of Charity and one of their lay collaborators who were martyred during the Spanish Civil War (1936-39). Read about this, see their names and faces, and watch a YouTube video produced by Sister Angeles Infante.
Resources for Feast of St. Vincent de Paul: September 27
The new presentation entitled “Real, Simple: St. Vincent de Paul” contrasts Vincent’s simplicity with the great disconnect between image and substance in our modern culture. Based on writings of Fr. Thomas McKenna, CM. Also, browse our entire collection of resources related to St. Vincent.
Vincentian Approach to Evangelization
In this final installment of the Vincentian Year of Faith series, we examine the way St. Vincent looked at evangelization. Some of the principles: Evangelization is directed toward the whole person: that is, toward the mind, the spirit, the heart and the body. Evangelization is a process that reaches out to all people. Very often the poor (without even realizing it) will reveal Jesus to us. See the full presentation here.
Feast of Bl. Frederic Ozanam: September 9
Check out our new resources for the Feast of Bl. Frederic Ozanam, founder of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. Four mini-presentations, links to YouTube videos, and more.
Door of Faith: St. Gianna Beretta Molla
See the presentation on this 20th century Saint who was a physician, mother, and member of the St. Vincent de Paul Society.